Becoming More Conscious

Musings

It's been a while since my last post on the blog, and I am feeling the urge to muse  again.

I, like others, go through times where themes emerge about what life seems to be teaching me. I recently was in the "No One Here is Doing It Perfectly" phase and now seem to be entering the phase of "We Get What We Need Here." To me, this simply means the changing of life situations, people, relationships, jobs, medical diagnoses, families and anything else you can think of come to assist in our growth to become our true enlightened selves. Now, that is not to say that I enjoy every lesson or situation or that I always know that I am experiencing another "gift," but it is to say that if I pay attention, there usually appears a higher purpose for what is happening. When I "get" the lesson, it usually signals that it is over and it's time to move on to the next one. 

All of these opportunities encourage becoming more conscious. This is not something I remember being really excited about a child. In fact, I spent a good portion of my childhood, adolescence and early adulthood doing what I could to not be in my body or to not be truly present to what was going on. It was a knee-jerk response for me to be defended against the world and its people and things.

There came a time however when being unconscious no longer worked, and I found myself unable to stay in the fog. It has been a slow and steady process over the years of awakening to a deeper me. And, in this time of gratitude and thanksgiving, I can say I am grateful for all that has come my way.

And, I could not have weathered all the storms and latest developments without people to witness what was happening or who would listen to my perception of what was happening. I have had mentors, teachers, therapists, coaches, bosses, sponsors and many others who have been there for me to process things with. For all of you, I say thank you and thank the Universe for you. 

One of the things I know is how important it is that I offer a safe space for clients to come and process what is happening in their lives that they may not understand or may feel overwhelmed with. Please reach out and I would be happy to support your journey. Call 425-275-2791 and schedule an appointment today.

2 Upcoming Events: Living with Intention

I am once again offering two vision board workshops with the intention of providing a space for each participant to come and create, through the medium of a vision board, a picture of a life you dream of for yourself. Each person creates their own vision board, using art supplies, collage, colored paper and other items that you may bring that are important to you.  

After the vision boards are created, we then will do a group session with the intention of harmonizing each person to the vision they have set for themselves and their lives, allowing time to process the old beliefs and perceptions that stand in the way of our desires coming true. 

The classes will be offered on: 

Saturday, January 25th, 2014
   AND
Saturday March 1st, 2014

Time: 1:30 to 5:30 pm

Where:   8614 238th St SW #105

              Edmonds, WA 98026

Cost: $75 person

What is provided: Art supplies, paper, and beverages

Each class is limited to 4 people, so please let me know if you would like to attend one of these events. Also, please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested.

Please call 425.275.2791 or visit www.flowingfromwithin.com to hold your space.  

" This course asks one to be honest and delve deep into the heart to find what things truly matter most to your life and what things are blocking you from achieving your best" - Anna, a prior participant

The Wisdom of Dude - Vol 5

This column provides examples of wisdom I learn from my cat, Little Dude, otherwise known as “Dude.”  He teaches me daily about life, love, and how to take care of yourself and trust your instincts. 

What lesson I continue to learn from Dude is the absolute importance of self care. I am not sure a better teacher there is for this lesson than this boy.  As I get moved AGAIN from my office chair by him - it is the most comfortable one and has the space heater blaring high heat its way - I can't help but think this guy is really good at taking care of himself. For him it is instinctual; for me I seem to have to think about it or get tired and think to myself "how did we get here again with too much going on?" Ever feel this way?

I know that I learn what self-care means on deeper levels all the time and that I ALWAYS have a choice about what I am doing. Even getting up to let a cat take my nice warm chair :)

A Shout Out: 

I had the privilege of attending the Midsummer's Night Event this past August at Wolf Haven in Tenino, WA. As a lover and supporter of wolves, this was an opportunity to be in their presence and be with like minded people who care for them as I do. We set up our tents for the night, shared an amazing meal, then went into the sanctuary and spent about an hour visiting the wolves who are on the public tour. We were blessed with a group howl - people and wolves - and then had time together out on the prairie, and then to our sleeping bags. One of the resident wolves, Bart, recently lost his enclosure mate and the staff said he was grieving. During the night, he started to howl. You could tell it was a much deeper and more soulful howl then we had heard from the other wolves. I know I felt touched by his sweet sounds, as did the others as we talked about it the next morning. His brother and sister wolves had joined in as well, almost as if to say "we hear you and we are here with you." I am touched with how the staff at Wolf Haven treat the animals in their care - one can tell they care for them deeply and respect them. The director said they always stop whatever they are doing whenever the wolves start to howl- it is a sacred sound and is treated as such.  

Klondike, one of the wolves on the tour

As the wolves in the wild are having their very lives tossed about by government agencies and ranch owner interests, it is a joy to be in this environment. If you want more information, here is a link to their website:
http://www.wolfhaven.org And you get a special howl in just by going on the site!


Lastly, here is this edition's funny. Be ready to do some serious gut laughing. These dogs are hilarious :)

http://viralcircus.com/30-naughtiest-dogs-youll-crack-up-when-you-find-out-what-they-did/

Peace and Joy everyone!

Terri

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Holiday Blog

Musings

When I was in Chicago a few years ago at a training to become a Certified Lifeline Practitioner, I woke up in the middle of the night with a racing brain, feeling anxiety in my body. I could not go back to sleep. I tried everything to no avail, so why not practice a mind portal that I was learning about. I asked if I had a "core limiting belief" operating. The answer was yes. As I went through the steps of finding what it was, I was not surprised to learn that this limiting belief had started at the point of my conception. Weird you say? Do you believe we carry energetic memory in our subconscious? I know a little bit about what was going on in my family at that time, and it did not surprise me when I found the core limiting belief to be "hatred." Interestingly enough, I have since had numerous Lifeline sessions and will often have core limiting beliefs that occurred at the point of conception. Think about it - it is when life on this plane begins, and when all the energetic forces of past, present and future come together. It often appears when I am embarking on some change, or know I need to take a step and feel paralyzed to do so. And, with the ability to shift and harmonize this energy, the next right step is there.

 Are you interested in experiencing this for yourself?

 I am taking new clients and would love to work with you. 

You can go to http://flowingfromwithin.com/#/contact/4550394001

and send me a message. 

There also are Certified Lifeline Practitioners in most states and some countries besides the USA. Click here to find one near you: drdarrenweissman.com 

(Push on the Training tab and select "Find a Certified Practitioner")

A Gift Idea

In 2008, I was thinking about a gift idea for a good friend. She was celebrating a milestone anniversary in the month of December.  She is probably one of the most spiritual and kind people I know and I wanted to do something special. The idea came to create what I later came to call an upright version of an advent calendar, to be started on December 1 and ending on December 25, with 25 wise and sometimes funny sayings on small decorative pieces of paper. She was to pick one each day, and take time to enjoy a message of love. As I said to her "Thanks for being my friend, mentor, wise woman and such a model for aging with grace." 

I have to say she loved it and I have since given them to other friends in a beautiful glass candle holder, or decorative jar or box. So, for this season of giving and taking time to be grateful for all that we have been given, I will share a few of my favorite quotes. I hope you take a little time to enjoy them, and savor a little time for you! And maybe this will provide a new gift idea for someone. 

"The really great thing about cats is their endless variety. One can pick a cat to fit almost any kind of color, décor, income, personality and mood. But under the fur, whatever color it may be, there still lies, essentially unchanged, one of the world’s free souls" - Eric Gurney

"Evolved people race to see who can forgive first" – Michael Bernard Beckwith

"It’s been said that the only one who welcomes change is a wet baby" - Jesse Jennings 

"Easter means you can put the truth in a grave, but you can’t keep it there"

 – Anne Lamott

                      "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook" - Anonymous

"A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimension" 

– Oliver Wendell Holmes

"A young monk asked the master, “How can I ever get liberated?” The master replied, “Who has ever put you in bondage?” – Jack Kornfield

The Wisdom of Dude

This column provides examples of wisdom I learn from my cat, Little Dude, otherwise known as “Dude.”  He teaches me daily about life, love, and how to take care of yourself and trust your instincts.

Lesson #2 

“When you are not feeling well, you hunker down, go inside and tend to yourself.”

About 6 months ago, Dude had an impacted anal gland, and all I could see was he was not his usual self. He was not getting up, he was licking himself constantly and was not all that interested in food. He rolled himself up in a tight ball and would look up when I came near him but that was about it. 

I, of course, was concerned and was debating whether to take him to the ER vet that night or to Dr. Jackie the next day. He did not seem in pain so I decided to wait until the morning and see how he was.  Sometime after I went to bed, he curled his body between my shoulder, neck and head – quite a feat for a long legged 14 lb. cat. He purred and clearly was coming for comfort. Sometime during the night, he opened up the gland himself and when we went to see Dr. Jackie, she was amazed at how he was able to open it up and clean it – all that was needed was time to heal and antibiotics. When we went back several weeks later for a check up, he was all healed up. What a wise little guy.

I have had some recent hurts myself of the emotional kind. It wasn’t until talking to a trusted friend and mentor that I realized how when I am hurt by someone that it is normal to hunker down, be somewhat protective, tend to myself, and want to be where and with those who I get comfort from – especially when it hits one of the very old hurts. And, it is an opportunity to process the hurt and move to a place of healing.  Thanks Dude!

Further Musings:

As Fall gives way to wet, rain and winter, I leave you with some beautiful pictures from the maple trees in my neighborhood...it is like a light show out there!

Magnificent color!

This tree starts to change colors usually in early September, and goes through a transformation like none other I have seen....it is an honor to watch this tree go out in glory every year. I seem to be very aware of when this trees starts to change.

Anyone who is listening as I walk or drive by will hear the "oohs" and "aahs or "oh my God" as the reds and oranges take over. 

What am I grateful for this holiday season? To live in the Pacific Northwest where Mother Nature constantly reminds us that we are connected to her - the wind, the rain, the snow, the cold, the damp. the sunny days that sneak in...it's all good.

Enjoy whatever season you celebrate ..... Peace out.

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